- Both Eastern Michigan University and Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (BGSU) are public.
- Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI and BGSU is located in Bowling Green, OH.
- BGSU has more expensive tuition of $22,070 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
- Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than BGSU (73.20%).
- BGSU has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
- BGSU is larger with 16,920 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
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| #155 in National Universities #10 in Michigan | Rankings | #258 in National Universities #33 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ypsilanti, MI | Location | Bowling Green, OH |
| Known as | BGSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,510 | Undergraduate | $14,081 Ohio residents $22,070 out-of-state |
| $17,441 Michigan residents $30,072 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,291 Ohio residents $16,283 out-of-state |
| $8,397 | Financial Aid | $8,761 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 44.74% | Acceptance Rate | 73.20% |
| 38.97% | Yield | 29.23% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,018 | Total Students | 16,920 |
| 11,617 | Undergraduate | 13,853 |
| 2,401 | Graduate | 3,067 |
| 2,928 | Online Enrollment | 2,432 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,821) $5,630 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,209) $7,560 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,030 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,024 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 650 Full-time 473 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 715 Full-time 297 Part-time |
| 1,514 Full-time 493 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,859 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $87,833 for Faculties $70,511 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,228 for Faculties $63,895 Part-time |